Description

Job Summary:

The Therapy Technician will provide all support functions regarding patient treatment, to the Occupational Therapists and administrative support to the Therapy Coordinator.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Splinting:

Assist the therapist by cutting out a drawn splint pattern from a thermoplastic material
Apply straps or riveted straps and Velcro to splints
Smoothen rough or pressing edges on splints
Sew splint straps or garments as needed
Clean and pad splints before they are fitted by the therapist
Assist the therapist with the forming of orthotics (pinch-ons, large splints)
Pre-cut blanks with cutter, precut Velcro blanks
Restock splint island shelves
Fabricate splint kits, including, pre-made straps
Clean splint pans and split scissors
Assist with reordering of monthly supplies
Maintain the sewing machine in working order

Wound Care Area:

Clean whirlpools after use
Disinfect debridement tables after use
Restock essential supplies for daily use
Scrub and package debridement tools

Shoulder Room:

Restock towels, sheets and pillowcases as they are laundered
Change towels, sheets and pillowcases after each patient use and disinfect tables
Clean and refill hydrocollator monthly
Refill ultrasound gel containers weekly
Return hot packs to hydrocollator after each patient use
Top off hydrocollator water daily

Modalities:

Clean paraffin excess and refill daily; clean paraffin machines monthly
Clean the filter in the fluidotherapy machine bi-monthly.

Clinic Area:

Interview new patients and complete intake information in writing or into the computer
Assist with patient flow; help the patient questions or concerns regarding check in, check out or moving to the next area of treatment
Clean and straighten therapy clinic during and after treatments
Straighten weight area during and after treatments
Maintain the BTE work simulator in working order
Wipe down doors and lockers
Refill lotions and gels
Wipe down therapy tables at the end of the day
Restock all billable items ordered
Make copies of patient handouts to replenish supplies

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with ordering and restocking monthly supplies for splinting, wound care, modalities, therapy supplies for the clinic.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Excellent speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to maintain confidential records, PHI.

Education and Experience:

College Degree is preferred, but not required
Experience in an Orthopedic setting preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please note: Therapy Technicians are not to engage in patient evaluations, treatment planning or patient care unless directly assisting a therapist who is carrying out the treatment plan.

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